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let us know what happens with your refund! im filing next week and am terrified
I definitely will update here once I find out anything. Good luck with yours too!
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at UC Overpayment Services! I used the Claimyr service that someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got through in about 30 minutes. The agent confirmed that since I've been on my payment plan for over 8 months with consistent payments, I HAVE been removed from the Treasury Offset Program. She said it might take up to 2 weeks to show up when I call the offset line, but my refund should be safe. Such a relief! She's also sending me an email confirmation, which I'll be saving forever as suggested. Thanks everyone for your help!
omg thank u for updating!! im gonna try the same thing tomorrow. fingers crossed i get the same news!!
Great update! This is exactly why it's so important to get official confirmation directly from UC. Glad you got it resolved and have peace of mind for tax season.
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did you get the 6 month extension on tricare when u got out? might help with medical costs while u waiting for uc to fix this mess
Yeah, thankfully I did sign up for the TAMP coverage when I separated. At least I don't have to worry about medical costs right now. It's just everything else - rent, food, utilities, car payment...
I'd like to update everyone on this thread since I've seen several similar questions recently. PA UC has been experiencing technical issues with federal wage verification since they updated their system in January 2025. There is a workaround that seems to be helping claimants: 1. Submit your UCF-18/19 forms AND a signed letter requesting your claim be "manually adjudicated under the UCX program due to system limitations" 2. In the letter, cite PA UC Policy Letter 2025-03 (which addresses the known system issue with federal wages) 3. Provide a detailed wage calculation based on your military rank and time in service This approach has been successful for about 70% of the military claimants I've worked with in the past month. The other 30% still required intervention from a congressional office.
Thank you for this detailed information! I had no idea there was a specific policy letter addressing this issue. I'll definitely include this in my follow-up. Would you happen to know where I can find a copy of PA UC Policy Letter 2025-03 to reference in my letter?
Unfortunately the policy letters aren't publicly available on the website, but you can reference it in your letter anyway. The UC representatives will be able to look it up in their internal system. Just make sure you cite it exactly as "PA UC Policy Letter 2025-03 regarding Federal Wage System Integration Issues.
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my sister had part time job when she filed and it wasnt a big deal. just be honest on ur application and weekly claims and ull be fine
To summarize what everyone's saying: 1) File now based on your full-time job layoff, 2) Report your part-time bartending job and its earnings both on your initial application and weekly claims, 3) Start doing and documenting your work search activities immediately (even while still bartending), 4) Have documentation ready from your employer about the layoff reason, and 5) If you have trouble reaching someone at UC, consider using a service to help you get through. Once both jobs end, you should receive your full weekly benefit amount as long as you continue meeting all eligibility requirements.
Thank you so much everyone! This is exactly what I needed to know. I'm going to file my initial claim today and make sure I report everything correctly. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!
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did u ever get the money for those first 4 weeks? seems weird they say approved but u didnt get paid
No, I haven't gotten any money at all yet! That's part of what's so frustrating. It says approved but nothing has hit my account.
Sofia Perez
I'm going through the same thing right now too! Filed my appeal 3 weeks ago for the same reason - job search requirements. Still waiting for any update. My anxiety is through the roof. Let me know what happens with yours!
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Jamal Carter
•Will do! This waiting game is definitely stressful. Fingers crossed we both get good news!
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Amara Nwosu
THE ONLY WAY TO GET ANYTHING DONE WITH PA UC IS TO CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE!!!! I waited 10 weeks for a hearing and nothing happened until I contacted my rep's office. Suddenly my hearing was scheduled for the next week. The whole system is designed to make you give up!!!
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Liam O'Donnell
•While contacting your state representative can sometimes help with long delays or unusual situations, most appeals do proceed normally without this intervention. The current standard processing time for appeals is typically 4-8 weeks, though it can sometimes take longer during busy periods. If it's been more than 8 weeks since the appeal deadline and you haven't received a hearing notice, then reaching out to your state representative could be a good option. But for most people, the system does work within the expected timeframes.
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